I know that both of these car just came out with their latest versions. I am planning to get either of these cars for my mum, but I couldn't make up my mind.

Most important factors:1. Reliability2. Safety3. Fuel Consumption4. Asian cars at about RM 50k

Additional Information:She will use the car to go to work everyday, which is around 3km from our house. And sometimes to my grandparent's house, which is 6km away.The car would be driven only in Penang.

you should go test drive. Usually it boils down to on hand user eperience..the myvi for example may fulfill and outwin some of the factors listed..but when u drive hyundai and u realise it picks up faster..more smoother and such u may in the end opt for a hyundai.

POINT is, every cars also will involve in accident. McLaren F1 also got people crash. So there is no point putting photos of the car which involved in accident because it doesn't prove anything other than the stupidity of the driver.

you should go test drive. Usually it boils down to on hand user eperience..the myvi for example may fulfill and outwin some of the factors listed..but when u drive hyundai and u realise it picks up faster..more smoother and such u may in the end opt for a hyundai.

Yes She tested both already.. and its been for 2 days she still cannot make decision.. that's why i open this thread to ask for help ^^

Added on August 9, 2011, 10:52 pm

QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Aug 9 2011, 10:39 PM)

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POINT is, every cars also will involve in accident. McLaren F1 also got people crash. So there is no point putting photos of the car which involved in accident because it doesn't prove anything other than the stupidity of the driver.

Haha.. Yea.. Totally Agree with you.. My mum drives very slowly and carefully. She wants a small car cause its easy to park..

engine very rough , rev up 6k like engine gonna blown sooninterior acceptable la , but don like to many carbon fiber pattern , not classy at all, and look so cheap,suspension setting is not that good, bumpy, dont know is my fren just take car and let me test drive he dont have check the tires pressure or what, cause usually factory bump over pressure,can see rear passenger seat leg room improve, a big plus from me.downside is price increase a lot , not that value for me,but this sell like hot cake model you no need to worry about 2nd price and part lo, can get it very easy.

I've no idea about all the factors you asked for. Didn't really did a comparison between these 2 cars. anyways IMO, the design of the new myvi is nicer compared to the Hyundai i10. Well about safety, Not sure since the above NCAP Crash test for Myvi was the 2005 one not the 2010 one. But I believe both of them are almost the same. Reliability I guess would be Hyundai i10 since it's a Foreign car, it should be less problem. Fuel Consumption wise. Both cars should be almost the same since Myvi is well known with its FC and Hyundai i10 is a compact car with a CVT GB which saves more fuel. Other factors like 2nd hand value , spare parts, maintainance cost would be Myvi since Myvi is a local car, higher 2nd hand value due to demand,easily get spare parts here and cheaper maintainance cost

Hey TS , my friends actually was once in the same situation like you except not his mother who actually gonna use it. I've tested both of this cars last Saturday and trust me Hyundai i10 seems to be better in almost every aspect except for spaciousness and etc. My friend decided to go for i10 too. So it's really up to you. Somehow, the new myvi feels less powerful than the previous version and some part of the interior doesn't feel as solid as before.

The new MyVi Lagi Best now has better NVH, guess they improved some sound/noise insulation and the extra 4HP does give the engine a slightly better feel (compared to my sis' first gen MyVi). Apart from that, the new MyVi does feature a new electric power steering and it does make the drive a better experience when going at highway speeds since the steering will be tighter and will become lighter at static or low speeds. The MyVi is also more spacious compared to the i10.

However, the i10 does have its advantages such as really good fuel consumption and apparently the feel/handling of the car is good as well. I did not test drive an i10 before but sat inside one during a roadshow and I feel the i10 to be a little small and I would definitely appreciate the more spacious cabin in the MyVi.

But based on a lot of feedback, the i10 is still a good car. Maybe you can draw the lines but asking yourself or your mom if a bigger cabin space is needed? Then you should already have a clear answer because I think the main difference lies at the cabin space.

Price wise if we compare the MyVi Premium and i10 1.25 Kappa Full Specs, price is around 50k and 54k respectively. Both are locally assembled so nothing much to separate them here. From what I usually hear, many actually would prefer the more spacious cabin in the MyVi and therefore concluded their choice easily.

never driven the i10, but i got the feeling that it is a better car to drive, more solid. myvi turtle however is more spacious inside. extra 4 hp? nah, you need to work the engine out to get that extra hp, plus the torque is shifted towards mid-high rpm so you will not feel the new myvi lagi best.

I've no idea about all the factors you asked for. Didn't really did a comparison between these 2 cars. anyways IMO, the design of the new myvi is nicer compared to the Hyundai i10. Well about safety, Not sure since the above NCAP Crash test for Myvi was the 2005 one not the 2010 one. But I believe both of them are almost the same. Reliability I guess would be Hyundai i10 since it's a Foreign car, it should be less problem. Fuel Consumption wise. Both cars should be almost the same since Myvi is well known with its FC and Hyundai i10 is a compact car with a CVT engine which saves more fuel. Other factors like 2nd hand value , spare parts, maintainance cost would be Myvi since Myvi is a local car, higher 2nd hand value due to demand,easily get spare parts here and cheaper maintainance cost

Oh.. Ic.. Thank you for your explanation very much.. So if hyundai i10 wins in both reliability and safety, and fuel consumption for both cars is almost the same..

I guess the i10 will be more suitable for my mum.. And the poll results says so too.. Ok thank you very much for all of you helping me make the choice ^^

Added on August 10, 2011, 8:49 am

QUOTE(OKLY @ Aug 10 2011, 12:52 AM)

The new MyVi Lagi Best now has better NVH, guess they improved some sound/noise insulation and the extra 4HP does give the engine a slightly better feel (compared to my sis' first gen MyVi). Apart from that, the new MyVi does feature a new electric power steering and it does make the drive a better experience when going at highway speeds since the steering will be tighter and will become lighter at static or low speeds. The MyVi is also more spacious compared to the i10.

However, the i10 does have its advantages such as really good fuel consumption and apparently the feel/handling of the car is good as well. I did not test drive an i10 before but sat inside one during a roadshow and I feel the i10 to be a little small and I would definitely appreciate the more spacious cabin in the MyVi.

But based on a lot of feedback, the i10 is still a good car. Maybe you can draw the lines but asking yourself or your mom if a bigger cabin space is needed? Then you should already have a clear answer because I think the main difference lies at the cabin space.

Price wise if we compare the MyVi Premium and i10 1.25 Kappa Full Specs, price is around 50k and 54k respectively. Both are locally assembled so nothing much to separate them here. From what I usually hear, many actually would prefer the more spacious cabin in the MyVi and therefore concluded their choice easily.

Don't forget the i10 has this famous EPS issue where it suddenly fails and the whole car will be stalled. I think you can just type in Google, i10 EPS, and a lot of results will come out. Not sure if this problem is already rectified in the latest batch or not but hopefully it is.

Don't forget the i10 has this famous EPS issue where it suddenly fails and the whole car will be stalled. I think you can just type in Google, i10 EPS, and a lot of results will come out. Not sure if this problem is already rectified in the latest batch or not but hopefully it is.

Ya i researched about that before, that's why we cant make our decision.. Anyone here can clarify that the problem had been solve?

Cause the salesman here in Penang said they never heard of such problem before... which makes me wonder..

Added on August 10, 2011, 12:07 pm

QUOTE(diadokmai @ Aug 10 2011, 11:22 AM)

the problem is not because they choose MYVi.its becoz the myVi's driver so many of them drive dangerously

if ur mother is carefull driver..both car is no probs..is ur mum is a racers...better dont thinkabout those carpromote her to buy Lamborghini instead or those cars

Added on August 10, 2011, 11:25 amfrom my experience MYVI driver so many of them drive too fast in highway..they think their car like Lamborghini reverton?

tht wahy la excident like tht happen...try drive like the wise driver on road..they can guaranteed them and other people safe all the way back home

We have 2 sedans and 1 4WD in our house d.. so she wants a small hatchback around 50k.. cause go to work and back only.. easy to park..

But since your mom did test drove both cars before, I'm sure she has her own opinions on both cars? How about she makes a list of pros and cons for both cars and from there, pinpoint a point that can be the deciding factor. For my case, i10's smaller cabin space already made me forget that car because I really feel cramp inside.

If you are willing to consider 2nd hand, there's definitely some other choices. Can even get a Getz. Personally own a 2005 model. Quiet engine, comfortable ride. But fuel efficiency is not as good as Myvi or i10. But if your mom don't drive long distances, this shouldn't be much of an issue.

If you are willing to consider 2nd hand, there's definitely some other choices. Can even get a Getz. Personally own a 2005 model. Quiet engine, comfortable ride. But fuel efficiency is not as good as Myvi or i10. But if your mom don't drive long distances, this shouldn't be much of an issue.

i10 is better than a brand new Getz (if you can get one) let a lone a 2nd hand one.

i was considering between Myvi and i10 all this while. It's really depends on personal liking. I would say Myvi is more comfort in space. i10 somehow give me better feeling in the material and handling (more solid). Personally i prefer a smaller car as well. I am new driver.

i was considering between Myvi and i10 all this while. It's really depends on personal liking. I would say Myvi is more comfort in space. i10 somehow give me better feeling in the material and handling (more solid). Personally i prefer a smaller car as well. I am new driver.

both is good in this price range.

I would recommend to go for i10 but it sister (Kia Picanto) has already got an All-New version. So current i10 will soon get the same treatment.

just booked a i10 1.25 this evening... after comparing myvi and i10 for almost a month.for exterior i vote for myvifor interior (dashboard) i vote for myvifor spaces---myvibut after test drive several time in different showroom for handling, sound resisting, suspension, the solid feel i vote for i10for me its more enjoyable driving i10

and now we all waiting for him to ask if his mum can list down the pros n cons for both the cars..

Haha.. Thanks you all for being so helpful and kind.

My mum had decided d.. Since she cant decide between both of these cars, she wants to wait for another 2-3 years before changing car d.. By then maybe will increase budget and have more cars to choose from

Added on August 17, 2011, 11:41 am

QUOTE(tonguacha @ Aug 16 2011, 11:42 PM)

just booked a i10 1.25 this evening... after comparing myvi and i10 for almost a month.for exterior i vote for myvifor interior (dashboard) i vote for myvifor spaces---myvibut after test drive several time in different showroom for handling, sound resisting, suspension, the solid feel i vote for i10for me its more enjoyable driving i10

Haha.. Happy for you.. Enjoy ur i10 ^^

Added on August 17, 2011, 11:43 am

QUOTE(turbocharged @ Aug 15 2011, 03:07 PM)

well, sometimes test drive doesnt mean anything if they are only doing it for 1 time.

any car if you go test drive you'll have pleasant feeling, unless u drive new mercedes as daily ride.

at below rm50k, i dont see the reason to get non-local car. unless for rm50k below you wanna drive 10 years, otherwise maintenance and second hand value comes first, its a economical car after all.

if you're mass consumer, follow the mass consumer choice.

of cos ,thats just my opinion.

Haha.. Actually we had tested the Myvi for 5 times already and go as far as half the Penang Island.. i10 we have tested 3 times already.. Also almost half the Penang Island..

My mom drive a i10. Not the new facelit. I drove before too. Handling was good. Full tank RM 55 only. Fuel consumption not high. Quite steady on highspeed on d highway. Really a good car. Tall and comfortable.

the problem in malaysiais when myvi was launch proton had nothing to counter, they were late for the party. the only thing they had at that price range was the saga with the muffler and the savvy which was out of the price bracket. so of course u see the sales chart myvi is leading.

but once the new saga was launch sales started to drop slighty for the myvi. even protn said since the saga launch sales of savvy has almost stopped.

the thing is people in malaysia buy with their heart and not their head. they see myvi like cute2 car and say it is small but the width is the same as a wira the lenght is only slighty shorter then an iswara.

its the styling thats get to them.

Added on August 19, 2011, 10:31 pmhyundai i10 i would give a thunbs up since it is really a town car unlike the myvi.

So the Myvi (and all the other local cars actually) is out of the picture. i10 wins hands down in this thread, but what about Kia Picanto? Doesn't it rivals the i10? In fact, the highest spec Picanto is about 9k cheaper than the highest spec i10! But of course the highest spec Picanto doesn't have ABS with EBD compared to the i10... But still, 9k wo! Drive carefully and the Picanto is REALLY worth considering!

i10 has 4star NCAP (minimum euro std for imports), If you drive within speed limits, you are safe. Statistically in City driving with stoppage from traffic lights, junctions...you will never get to anywhere quicker if you drove 120kMh or 80kMh, driving 120kMh start/stop heavy braking only hurt FC more. Basically with 4Star NCAP in City you are safe,apart from being crashed by a MYVI driving like daytona500(but prolly Myvi hurt more).

i10 chasis has been proven for at least 5 years when first introduced at India. If anyone been to india, you know their road conditions. Chasis wise i10 is warhorse.

I have personally test driven i10 1.25kappa high spec last Sunday,i10 is a good car.

Btw will Myvi resale value free flow diarrhea when markets is flooded with 2nd hand Myvi? A lot of people trade in Myvi for swift last June when Suzuki did a pre-model change promo.

But swift is a fuel guzzler. if fuel price double in 5years. you will probably have to fork out ard rm600+/mnth to feed your car for daily commute then.But BY then ppl would be more FC conscious, would your car sell at all?This applies to myvi as well.